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effects of mesh density on static load performance of metal mesh gas foil bearings
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-transactions of The Asme, 2012Co-Authors: Yongbok Lee, Changho Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Tae Young KimAbstract:Metal mesh materials have been used successfully in vibration isolators and bearing dampers due to their superior friction or hysteresis Damping mechanism. These materials are formed to metal mesh (or wire mesh) structures in ring-shape by compressing a weave of metal wires, in general. Recently, oil-free rotating machinery implement metal mesh structures into hydrodynamic gas foil bearings by replacing bump strip layers with them, to increase its bearing structural Damping. A metal mesh foil bearing (MMFB) consists of a top foil and support elastic metal mesh pads installed between a rotating shaft and a housing. The present research presents load capacity tests of a MMFB at rotor rest (0 rpm) and 30 krpm for three metal mesh densities of 13.1%, 23.2%, and 31.6%. The metal mesh pad of test MMFB is made using a stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.15 mm. Test rig comprises a rigid rotor with a diameter of 60 mm supported on two ball bearings at both ends and test MMFB with an axial length of 50 mm floats on the rotor. Static loads is provided with a mechanical loading device on test MMFB and a strain gauge type load cell measures the applied static loads. A series of static load versus deflection tests were conducted for selected metal mesh densities at rest (0 rpm). Test data are compared to further test results of static load versus journal eccentricity recorded at the rotor speed of 30 krpm. Test data show a strong nonlinearity of bearing deflection (journal eccentricity) with static load, independent of rotor spinning. Observed hysteresis loops imply significant structural Damping of test MMFB. Measured journal deflections at 0 rpm are in similar trend to recorded journal eccentricities at the finite rotor speed; thus implying that the MMFB performance depends mainly on the metal mesh structures. The paper also estimates linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor of test MMFB using the measured static load versus deflection test data at 0 rpm and 30 krpm. The results show that the highest mesh density of 31.6% produces highest linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor. With rotor spinning at 30 krpm, the linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor decrease slightly, independent of metal mesh densities. The present test data will serve as a database for benchmarking MMFB predictive models.
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effects of mesh density on static load performance of metal mesh gas foil bearings
ASME 2011 Turbo Expo: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition, 2011Co-Authors: Yongbok Lee, Changho Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Tae Young KimAbstract:Metal mesh materials have been used successfully in vibration isolators and bearing dampers due to their superior friction or hysteresis Damping mechanism. These materials are formed to metal mesh (or wire mesh) structures in ring-shape by compressing a weave of metal wires, in general. Recently, oil-free rotating machinery implement metal mesh structures into hydrodynamic gas foil bearings by replacing bump strip layers with them, to increase its bearing structural Damping. A metal mesh foil bearing (MMFB) consists of a top foil and support elastic metal mesh pads installed between a rotating shaft and a housing. The present research presents load capacity tests of a MMFB at rotor rest (0 rpm) and 30 krpm for three metal mesh densities of 13.1%, 23.2%, and 31.6%. The metal mesh pad of test MMFB is made using a stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.15 mm. Test rig comprises a rigid rotor with a diameter of 60 mm supported on two ball bearings at both ends and test MMFB with an axial length of 50 mm floats on the rotor. Static loads is provided with a mechanical loading device on test MMFB and a strain gauge type load cell measures the applied static loads. A series of static load versus deflection tests were conducted for selected metal mesh densities at rest (0 rpm). Test data are compared to further test results of static load versus journal eccentricity recorded at the rotor speed of 30 krpm. Test data show a strong nonlinearity of bearing deflection (journal eccentricity) with static load, independent of rotor spinning. Observed hysteresis loops imply significant structural Damping of test MMFB. Measured journal deflections at 0 rpm are in similar trend to recorded journal eccentricities at the finite rotor speed, thus implying that the MMFB performance depends mainly on the metal mesh structures. The paper also estimates linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor of test MMFB using the measured static load versus deflection test data at 0 rpm and 30 krpm. The results show that the highest mesh density of 31.6% produces highest linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor. With rotor spinning at 30 krpm, the linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor decrease slightly, independent of metal mesh densities. The present test data will serve as a database for benchmarking MMFB predictive models.Copyright © 2011 by ASME
Sebastian Ghinet - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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wave spectral finite element model for the prediction of sound transmission Loss and Damping of sandwich panels
Computers & Structures, 2015Co-Authors: Abderrazak Mejdi, Noureddine Atalla, Sebastian GhinetAbstract:WSFEM based approach is developed for vibro-acoustic analysis of sandwich panels.Sandwich with skin and core fabricated from various layers can be analyzed.The model accuracy is analyzed by comparison with numerical models and experimental data.The present model accurately reproduced the STL and DLF of various sandwich structures.The present model is found quick and accurate. Sandwich panels are usually modeled by considering only asymmetric motion which assumes the core deforms by transversal shearing without any compressive deformation over the thickness. This assumption is acceptable for panels with relatively stiff and thin cores. However, symmetric motion becomes important when the core is thick or soft. Under such conditions, the compressive deformation over the core thickness becomes significant. This paper addresses the prediction of the Sound Transmission Loss (STL) and composite Damping Loss Factor (DLF) of sandwich panels with either thin or thick cores as well as stiff or soft (viscoelastic) cores. Both the skin and the core are assumed to be orthotropic. A spectral finite element based approach is developed wherein the stress and strain components in each layer are described using the properties in that layer for a forced trace wave number and heading direction. The proposed approach provides a reliable and numerically efficient tool to account for the compressive deformation effect of thick orthotropic sandwich layers. Moreover, the proposed model is also able to consider panels with multiple of layers with varying properties.
Tufano Giovanni - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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K-space Analysis of Complex Large-scale Periodic Structures
2020Co-Authors: Tufano GiovanniAbstract:During its operational mission, a transportation mean is subject to broadband acoustic, aerodynamic and structure-borne excitations. The transportation means, such as aircrafts, space launchers, ships, cars, trains, etc., are designed to accomplish a primary goal, usually to transfer a payload (passengers, goods, satellites, for example) from a point to another, always keeping a high level of comfort, safety and survivability of the payload. National and international regulations about noise pollution are more and more stringent; scientists and industrial players are facing with these challenges developing new materials and new design choices. Composite materials, complex geometries and new design concepts are investigated, making the analysis and the prediction of the vibroacoustic response of these structures a huge challenge. The complexity makes the derivation of analytical models harder to obtain; the use of numerical tools is of crucial importance. One of the most employed method is the Finite Element (FE) modeling, but the huge amount of degrees of freedom together with a high computational cost limits its use in the low frequency range. In the last decades, different methods are derived to obtain the dispersion characteristics of the structures; one of the most common is the Wave Finite Element Method (WFEM), that is based on the wave propagation. This method has been applied on various simple and complex structures, deriving both 1D and 2D formulations, extended also to curved structures. Recently, an energetic approach has been derived starting from the Prony's method, the Inhomogeneous Wave Correlation (IWC) method. This approach has its applicability in the mid-high frequency range, where the modal overlap is quite high. The IWC method is based on the projection of the wavefield on an inhomogeneous traveling wave. The dominant wavenumber, at each frequency, is obtained by maximization of the correlation function between the projected wavefield and the inhomogeneous wave. In this context, an extended version of the IWC method is derived, allowing to describe the dispersion curves of complex structures: periodic narrow plates, composite plates, ribbed panels, composite curved shells and curved stiffened structures. The method has the advantage to be applied in an operational environment, making use of sparse acquisition locations. A complete dispersion characteristics analysis is conducted, even in presence of periodic elements and vibration-control devices, describing the directly correlated band-gaps in certain frequency regions and general vibration level attenuation. A numerical and experimental estimation of the structural Damping Loss Factor is computed. A description of the local dynamics in presence of small-scale resonators, of the periodicity effect and the identification of the multi-modal behavior are also captured. All the results of the numerical simulations are experimentally validated on complex large-scale meta-structures, such as a 3D-printed sandwich panel, a curved composite laminated sandwich panel and a aluminum aircraft sidewall panel. The effect of industrially-oriented 3D-printed small-scale resonators on the vibro-acoustic response of the considered structures is conducted, taking in account both diffuse acoustic field and mechanical excitations.status: accepte
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K-space Analysis of Complex Large-scale Periodic Structures
2020Co-Authors: Tufano GiovanniAbstract:During its operational mission, a transportation mean is subject to broadband acoustic, aerodynamic and structure-borne excitations. The transportation means, such as aircrafts, space launchers, ships, cars, trains, etc., are designed to accomplish a primary goal, usually to transfer a payload (passengers, goods, satellites, for example) from a point to another, always keeping a high level of comfort, safety and survivability of the payload. National and international regulations about noise pollution are more and more stringent; scientists and industrial players are facing with these challenges developing new materials and new design choices. Composite materials, complex geometries and new design concepts are investigated, making the analysis and the prediction of the vibroacoustic response of these structures a huge challenge. The complexity makes the derivation of analytical models harder to obtain; the use of numerical tools is of crucial importance. One of the most employed method is the Finite Element (FE) modeling, but the huge amount of degrees of freedom together with a high computational cost limits its use in the low frequency range. In the last decades, different methods are derived to obtain the dispersion characteristics of the structures; one of the most common is the Wave Finite Element Method (WFEM), that is based on the wave propagation. This method has been applied on various simple and complex structures, deriving both 1D and 2D formulations, extended also to curved structures. Recently, an energetic approach has been derived starting from the Prony's method, the Inhomogeneous Wave Correlation (IWC) method. This approach has its applicability in the mid-high frequency range, where the modal overlap is quite high. The IWC method is based on the projection of the wavefield on an inhomogeneous traveling wave. The dominant wavenumber, at each frequency, is obtained by maximization of the correlation function between the projected wavefield and the inhomogeneous wave. In this context, an extended version of the IWC method is derived, allowing to describe the dispersion curves of complex structures: periodic narrow plates, composite plates, ribbed panels, composite curved shells and curved stiffened structures. The method has the advantage to be applied in an operational environment, making use of sparse acquisition locations. A complete dispersion characteristics analysis is conducted, even in presence of periodic elements and vibration-control devices, describing the directly correlated band-gaps in certain frequency regions and general vibration level attenuation. A numerical and experimental estimation of the structural Damping Loss Factor is computed. A description of the local dynamics in presence of small-scale resonators, of the periodicity effect and the identification of the multi-modal behavior are also captured. All the results of the numerical simulations are experimentally validated on complex large-scale meta-structures, such as a 3D-printed sandwich panel, a curved composite laminated sandwich panel and a aluminum aircraft sidewall panel. The effect of industrially-oriented 3D-printed small-scale resonators on the vibro-acoustic response of the considered structures is conducted, taking in account both diffuse acoustic field and mechanical excitations.status: publishe
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Analyse K-space de structures périodiques complexes à grande échelle
2020Co-Authors: Tufano GiovanniAbstract:Pendant sa mission opérationnelle, un moyen de transport est soumis à des excitations acoustiques, aérodynamiques et structurales à large bande. Les moyens de transport, tels que les avions, les lanceurs spatiaux, les bateaux, les voitures, les trains, etc., sont conçus pour accomplir un objectif principal, généralement de transférer une charge utile (passagers, marchandises, satellites, par exemple) d’un point à un autre, en maintenant toujours un niveau élevé de confort, de sécurité et de capacité de survie de la charge utile. Les réglementations nationales et internationales en matière de pollution sonore sont de plus en plus strictes ; les scientifiques et les acteurs industriels sont confrontés à ces défis de développement de nouveaux matériaux et de nouveaux choix de conception.Les matériaux composites, les géométries complexes et les nouvelles conceptions sont étudiés, ce qui rend l’étude et la prédiction de la réponse vibro-acoustique de ces structures un défi énorme. La complexité rend la dérivation des modèles analytiques plus difficile à obtenir ; l’utilisation d’outils numériques est d’une importance cruciale. L’une des méthodes les plus utilisées est la modélisation par éléments finis (FE), mais l’énorme quantité de degrés de liberté associée à un coût de calcul élevé limite son utilisation dans la gamme de basses fréquences. Au cours des dernières décennies, différentes méthodes sont dérivées pour obtenir les caractéristiques de dispersion des structures ; l’une des plus courantes est la méthode des éléments finis ondulatoire (WFEM), qui est basée sur la propagation des ondes. Cette méthode a été appliquée sur diverses structures simples et complexes, dérivant une formulation soit 1D que 2D, également étendu à des structures courbes.Récemment, une approche énergétique a été dérivée à partir de la méthode de Prony : la méthode de corrélation d’onde inhomogène (IWC). Cette approche trouve son applicabilité dans la gamme de fréquence moyenne et haute, où le chevauchement modal est assez élevé. La méthode IWC est basée sur la projection du champ d’onde sur une onde itinérante inhomogène. Le nombre d’onde dominant, à chaque fréquence, est obtenu par maximisation de la fonction de corrélation entre le champ d’onde projet\'e et l’onde inhomogène.Dans ce contexte, une version étendue de la méthode IWC est dérivée, permettant de décrire les courbes de dispersion des structures complexes : plaques étroites périodiques, plaques composites, panneaux raidis, panneaux composites courbes et panneaux raidis courbes. La méthode a l’avantage d’être applicable dans un environnement opérationnel, en utilisant des emplacements d’acquisition clairsemés. Une analyse complète des caractéristiques de dispersion est effectuée, même en présence d’éléments périodiques et de dispositifs de contrôle des vibrations, décrivant les écarts de bande directement corrélés dans certaines régions de fréquence et l’atténuation du niveau de vibration. Une estimation numérique et expérimentale du facteur de perte d’amortissement structurel est calculée. Une description de la dynamique locale en présence de résonateurs à petite échelle, de l’effet de la périodicité et de l’identification du comportement multimodale sont également capturés.Tous les résultats des simulations numériques sont validés expérimentalement sur des meta-structures complexes à grande échelle, comme un panneau sandwich imprimé en 3D, un panneau courbé sandwich en composite et un panneau d'avion en aluminium. L’effet des résonateurs à petite échelle imprimés en 3D à orientation industrielle sur la réponse vibro-acoustique des structures considérées est réalisé en tenant compte soit de l'excitation champ acoustique diffus et de l'excitations mécaniques.During its operational mission, a transportation mean is subject to broadband acoustic, aerodynamic and structure-borne excitations. The transportation means, such as aircrafts, space launchers, ships, cars, trains, etc., are designed to accomplish a primary goal, usually to transfer a payload (passengers, goods, satellites, for example) from a point to another, always keeping a high level of comfort, safety and survivability of the payload. National and international regulations about noise pollution are more and more stringent; scientists and industrial players are facing with these challenges developing new materials and new design choices. Composite materials, complex geometries and new design concepts are investigated, making the analysis and the prediction of the vibroacoustic response of these structures a huge challenge. The complexity makes the derivation of analytical models harder to obtain; the use of numerical tools is of crucial importance. One of the most employed method is the Finite Element (FE) modeling, but the huge amount of degrees of freedom together with a high computational cost limits its use in the low frequency range. In the last decades, different methods are derived to obtain the dispersion characteristics of the structures; one of the most common is the Wave Finite Element Method (WFEM), that is based on the wave propagation. This method has been applied on various simple and complex structures, deriving both 1D and 2D formulations, extended also to curved structures. Recently, an energetic approach has been derived starting from the Prony’s method, the Inhomogeneous Wave Correlation (IWC) method. This approach has its applicability in the mid-high frequency range, where the modal overlap is quite high. The IWC method is based on the projection of the wavefield on an inhomogeneous traveling wave. The dominant wavenumber, at each frequency, is obtained by maximization of the correlation function between the projected wavefield and the inhomogeneous wave. In this context, an extended version of the IWC method is derived, allowing to describe the dispersion curves of complex structures: periodic narrow plates, composite plates, ribbed panels, composite curved shells and curved stiffened structures. The method has the advantage to be applied in an operational environment, making use of sparse acquisition locations. A complete dispersion characteristics analysis is conducted, even in presence of periodic elements and vibration-control devices, describing the directly correlated band-gaps in certain frequency regions and general vibration level attenuation. A numerical and experimental estimation of the structural Damping Loss Factor is computed. A description of the local dynamics in presence of small-scale resonators, of the periodicity effect and the identification of the multi-modal behavior are also captured. All the results of the numerical simulations are experimentally validated on complex large-scale meta-structures, such as a 3D-printed sandwich panel, a curved composite laminated sandwich panel and a aluminum aircraft sidewall panel. The effect of industrially-oriented 3D-printed small-scale resonators on the vibro-acoustic response of the considered structures is conducted, taking in account both diffuse acoustic field and mechanical excitations.Tijdens zijn operationele opdracht, is een vervoersgemiddelde onderworpen aan breedband akoestische, aërodynamische en structuur - gedragen excitaties. De transportmiddelen, zoals vliegtuigen, ruimtelanceerders, schepen, auto’s, treinen, enz., zijn ontworpen om een primair doel te verwezenlijken, gewoonlijk om een lading (passagiers, goederen, satellieten, bijvoorbeeld) van een punt naar een andere over te brengen, altijd houdend een hoog niveau van comfort, veiligheid en overleefbaarheid van de lading. De nationale en internationale regelgeving inzake geluidshinder is steeds strenger; wetenschappers en industriële spelers worden geconfronteerd met deze uitdagingen bij de ontwikkeling van nieuwe materialen en nieuwe ontwerpkeuzes. Samengestelde materialen, complexe geometrieën en nieuwe ontwerpconcepten worden onderzocht, waardoor de studie en de voorspelling van de vibroakoestische respons van deze structuren een enorme uitdaging. De complexiteit maakt de afleiding van analytische modellen moeilijker te verkrijgen; het gebruik van numerieke tools is van cruciaal belang. Een van de meest gebruikte methoden is de FE-modellering (Finite Element), maar de enorme hoeveelheid vrijheidsgraden in combinatie met hoge computerkosten beperkt het gebruik ervan in het lage frequentiebereik. In de afgelopen decennia zijn verschillende methoden afgeleid om de verspreidingskenmerken van de structuren te verkrijgen; een van de meest voorkomende methoden is de Wave Finite element Method (WFEM), die gebaseerd is op de golfvoortplanting. Deze methode is toegepast op verschillende eenvoudige en complexe structuren, die een 1D- en 2D-formulering afleiden, ook uitgebreid tot gebogen structuren. Onlangs is een energieke benadering afgeleid van de methode van Prony, de Inhomogeneous Wave Correlation (IWC) methode. Deze benadering heeft haar toepasbaarheid in het middenhoge frequentiebereik, waar de modale overlapping vrij hoog is. De IWC-methode is gebaseerd op de projectie van het golfveld op een inhomogene golf. De dominante golvenumber wordt bij elke frequentie verkregen door maximalisatie van de correlatiefunctie tussen het geprojecteerde golfveld en de inhomogene golf. In dit verband wordt een uitgebreide versie van de IWC-methode afgeleid, waarmee de verspreidingscurves van complexe structuren kunnen worden beschreven: Periodieke smalle platen, samengestelde platen, geribde panelen, samengestelde gebogen schalen en gebogen geribbelde panelen. De methode heeft het voordeel om te worden toegepast in een operationele omgeving, waarbij gebruik wordt gemaakt van sparse acquisitielocaties. Er wordt een volledige analyse van de verspreidingskenmerken uitgevoerd, zelfs in aanwezigheid van periodieke elementen en apparatuur voor trillingscontrole, die de direct met elkaar verband houdende bandhiaten in bepaalde frequentiegebieden en de verzwakking van het trillingsniveau beschrijven. Er wordt een numerieke en expexiii rimentele schatting van de verliesFactor van de structurele demping berekend. Een beschrijving van de lokale dynamiek in aanwezigheid van kleinschalige resonatoren, van het periodiciteitseffect en de identificatie van het multimodale gedrag worden ook vastgelegd. Alle resultaten van de numerieke simulaties worden experimenteel gevalideerd op complexe grootschalige meta-structuren, zoals een 3D-gedrukt sandwichpaneel, een gebogen samengesteld gelamineerd sandwichpaneel en een aluminium zijpaneel aan de zijkant van het vliegtuig. Het effect van industrieel georiënteerde 3D-gedrukte kleinschalige resonatoren op de trillings-akoestische respons van de overwogen structuren wordt uitgevoerd, waarbij rekening wordt gehouden met zowel diffuus akoestisch veld als mechanische excitaties
Noureddine Atalla - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Damping Loss Factor estimation of two dimensional orthotropic structures from a displacement field measurement
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2015Co-Authors: Raef Cherif, Jeandaniel Chazot, Noureddine AtallaAbstract:Abstract This paper presents a Damping Loss Factor estimation method of two-dimensional orthotropic structures. The method is based on a scanning laser vibrometer measurement. The dispersion curves of the studied structures are first estimated at several chosen angles of propagation with a spatial Fourier transform. Next the global Damping Loss Factor is evaluated with the proposed inverse wave method. The method is first tested using numerical results obtained from a finite element model. The accuracy of the proposed method is then experimentally investigated on an isotropic aluminium panel and two orthoropic sandwich composite panels with a honeycomb core. The results are finally compared and validated over a large frequency band with classical methods such as the half-power bandwidth method (3 dB method), the decay rate method and the steady-state power input method. The present method offers the possibility of structural characterization with a simple measurement scan.
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wave spectral finite element model for the prediction of sound transmission Loss and Damping of sandwich panels
Computers & Structures, 2015Co-Authors: Abderrazak Mejdi, Noureddine Atalla, Sebastian GhinetAbstract:WSFEM based approach is developed for vibro-acoustic analysis of sandwich panels.Sandwich with skin and core fabricated from various layers can be analyzed.The model accuracy is analyzed by comparison with numerical models and experimental data.The present model accurately reproduced the STL and DLF of various sandwich structures.The present model is found quick and accurate. Sandwich panels are usually modeled by considering only asymmetric motion which assumes the core deforms by transversal shearing without any compressive deformation over the thickness. This assumption is acceptable for panels with relatively stiff and thin cores. However, symmetric motion becomes important when the core is thick or soft. Under such conditions, the compressive deformation over the core thickness becomes significant. This paper addresses the prediction of the Sound Transmission Loss (STL) and composite Damping Loss Factor (DLF) of sandwich panels with either thin or thick cores as well as stiff or soft (viscoelastic) cores. Both the skin and the core are assumed to be orthotropic. A spectral finite element based approach is developed wherein the stress and strain components in each layer are described using the properties in that layer for a forced trace wave number and heading direction. The proposed approach provides a reliable and numerically efficient tool to account for the compressive deformation effect of thick orthotropic sandwich layers. Moreover, the proposed model is also able to consider panels with multiple of layers with varying properties.
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measurement of sea Damping Loss Factor for complex structures
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2008Co-Authors: Maxime Bolduc, Noureddine AtallaAbstract:Statistical Energy Analysis has become extremely popular in the transportation industry. As a prediction tool, it offers appealing advantages such as its wide frequency range and short computational time, which conventional methods do not offer. Critical parameter in every SEA model, the Damping characteristics of the subsystems must be determined by way of experimentations. A variety of different techniques of measuring the Damping Loss Factor were developed. These techniques can be divided into three main groups: (i) method based on the identification of modal Damping by curve‐fitting frequency response function, (ii) decay techniques based on‐determination of the reverberation time and, (iii) steady‐state techniques involving measurements of power input method much closely related to the definition of SEA since its starting point is the power balance. This work presents an experimental study of these techniques for various structures such as flat metallic panels, aircraft side walls (ribbed curved pane...
Yongbok Lee - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of mesh density on static load performance of metal mesh gas foil bearings
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power-transactions of The Asme, 2012Co-Authors: Yongbok Lee, Changho Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Tae Young KimAbstract:Metal mesh materials have been used successfully in vibration isolators and bearing dampers due to their superior friction or hysteresis Damping mechanism. These materials are formed to metal mesh (or wire mesh) structures in ring-shape by compressing a weave of metal wires, in general. Recently, oil-free rotating machinery implement metal mesh structures into hydrodynamic gas foil bearings by replacing bump strip layers with them, to increase its bearing structural Damping. A metal mesh foil bearing (MMFB) consists of a top foil and support elastic metal mesh pads installed between a rotating shaft and a housing. The present research presents load capacity tests of a MMFB at rotor rest (0 rpm) and 30 krpm for three metal mesh densities of 13.1%, 23.2%, and 31.6%. The metal mesh pad of test MMFB is made using a stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.15 mm. Test rig comprises a rigid rotor with a diameter of 60 mm supported on two ball bearings at both ends and test MMFB with an axial length of 50 mm floats on the rotor. Static loads is provided with a mechanical loading device on test MMFB and a strain gauge type load cell measures the applied static loads. A series of static load versus deflection tests were conducted for selected metal mesh densities at rest (0 rpm). Test data are compared to further test results of static load versus journal eccentricity recorded at the rotor speed of 30 krpm. Test data show a strong nonlinearity of bearing deflection (journal eccentricity) with static load, independent of rotor spinning. Observed hysteresis loops imply significant structural Damping of test MMFB. Measured journal deflections at 0 rpm are in similar trend to recorded journal eccentricities at the finite rotor speed; thus implying that the MMFB performance depends mainly on the metal mesh structures. The paper also estimates linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor of test MMFB using the measured static load versus deflection test data at 0 rpm and 30 krpm. The results show that the highest mesh density of 31.6% produces highest linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor. With rotor spinning at 30 krpm, the linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor decrease slightly, independent of metal mesh densities. The present test data will serve as a database for benchmarking MMFB predictive models.
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effects of mesh density on static load performance of metal mesh gas foil bearings
ASME 2011 Turbo Expo: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition, 2011Co-Authors: Yongbok Lee, Changho Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Tae Young KimAbstract:Metal mesh materials have been used successfully in vibration isolators and bearing dampers due to their superior friction or hysteresis Damping mechanism. These materials are formed to metal mesh (or wire mesh) structures in ring-shape by compressing a weave of metal wires, in general. Recently, oil-free rotating machinery implement metal mesh structures into hydrodynamic gas foil bearings by replacing bump strip layers with them, to increase its bearing structural Damping. A metal mesh foil bearing (MMFB) consists of a top foil and support elastic metal mesh pads installed between a rotating shaft and a housing. The present research presents load capacity tests of a MMFB at rotor rest (0 rpm) and 30 krpm for three metal mesh densities of 13.1%, 23.2%, and 31.6%. The metal mesh pad of test MMFB is made using a stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.15 mm. Test rig comprises a rigid rotor with a diameter of 60 mm supported on two ball bearings at both ends and test MMFB with an axial length of 50 mm floats on the rotor. Static loads is provided with a mechanical loading device on test MMFB and a strain gauge type load cell measures the applied static loads. A series of static load versus deflection tests were conducted for selected metal mesh densities at rest (0 rpm). Test data are compared to further test results of static load versus journal eccentricity recorded at the rotor speed of 30 krpm. Test data show a strong nonlinearity of bearing deflection (journal eccentricity) with static load, independent of rotor spinning. Observed hysteresis loops imply significant structural Damping of test MMFB. Measured journal deflections at 0 rpm are in similar trend to recorded journal eccentricities at the finite rotor speed, thus implying that the MMFB performance depends mainly on the metal mesh structures. The paper also estimates linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor of test MMFB using the measured static load versus deflection test data at 0 rpm and 30 krpm. The results show that the highest mesh density of 31.6% produces highest linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor. With rotor spinning at 30 krpm, the linearlized stiffness coefficient and Damping Loss Factor decrease slightly, independent of metal mesh densities. The present test data will serve as a database for benchmarking MMFB predictive models.Copyright © 2011 by ASME
